RE: Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've got the Integra windows with the wireless IO Home Control. I have
a couple of the Velux interfaces with switch inputs. Currently switched by
HomeVision but not sure if I'm sticking with that or going the CBus relay
route yet...

Paul.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Pete Church
> Sent: 13 March 2008 16:15
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
>
> Ben,
>
> We're just putting in C-BUS in our new build and I'm just getting to
> grips
> with it - seems pretty intuitive if you're in any way techie, which I
> guess
> if you're on UKHA you may be...
>
> I second everything Paul says, although we haven't yet got anything
> working
> other than in a pile of cable on my desk.
>
> Paul, out of interest how are you doing your Velux control?  Have you
> got
> the proprietary Velux interface for external control triggers or are
> you
> using some other clever (DIY?) method.  I have 3 windows in different
> rooms
> powered by a single Motor control unit, but ISTR that to get them
> individually controlled by Comfort or C-BUS I would need 1 interface
> unit
> per window otherwise they would all operate together - a v expensive
> solution, so am thinking of hacking the Velux switch together with a
> relay
> unit
>
> Thanks
>
> Pete
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of
> Paul Gale
> Sent: 13 March 2008 15:56
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
>
> Yes - I have it and would highly recommend it.
>
> I control all the advanced intelligence stuff in HomeVision and use
> Kevin's
> HV/CBus/xAP gateway to directly link into CBus - works VERY well
indeed
> :)
>
> I've just ordered a couple of wireless CBus plug in dimmers for a
> couple of
> table lamps too. You can also get a wireless (RF) remote control
> although
> I've not got or used it - I think Kevin might have one though?
>
> I use HV again for IR remote light operation - a couple of Harmony
> remotes
> trigger a change/macro etc in HV and then controls the relevant lights
> on
> the CBus network.
>
> I have 14 (IIRC) DLT switches - and whilst not cheap, are very
flexible
> - I
> have all kinds of other devices controlled by them apart from lights -
> electric lock, a guest mode trigger (to disable various PIR's in guest
> bedrooms, set heating modes etc), control of Velux electric windows
etc
> etc.
> Linked with another HA controller, it's a very flexible system.
>
> I know other people here use the CBus PAC and touchscreen - these are
> other
> options but I've not used them. To me, the flexibility of linking my
> alarm,
> HV, CBus etc together is very powerful.
>
> Paul.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On
> Behalf
> > Of Ben McCormack
> > Sent: 13 March 2008 15:30
> > To: UKHA Mailinglist
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Clipsal CBUS for Lighting Contol
> >
> > Hi All
> >
> > We are just about to move into a new house and our intention is
over
> > the next 2-3 years completely renovate the property.
> >
> > This finally gives me the chance to automate properly!!
> >
> > I am starting to think about lighting control  and remember a
while
> > back that Clipsal CBUS was highly regarded. Is this still the
case?
> >
> > I am basically looking at the following setup
> >
> > 16 Lighting Zones across 9 Rooms.
> > 12 Switches
> >
> >
> > I do have a couple of questions
> >
> > 1. Does the Clipsal system come with any intelligence. ie Can I
tell
> > it I am on 'holiday' and it will turn certain zones on and off?
> > 2. I assume I can control CBUS via IR in certain key rooms?
> > 3. Are they still running the introduction course? I know they
were
> > about 3 years ago.
> >
> > Finally is there any other systems that I should be considering?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Ben
> >
> >
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